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NCT Number: NCT04200937

IT Matters: The Erectile Restoration Registry

The objective of the It MATTERS registry is to collect Real-World Data (RWD) to monitor the safe and effective use of commercially available Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC) penile prostheses

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China

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About this study

IT MATTERS is a prospective, multicenter, observational registry that is part of planned, active post market clinical follow-up (PMCF) activity associated with each device.

The study will include adult males who undergo penile prothesis implantation with a market approved BSC device to treat erectile dysfunction.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • ≥ 18 years of age.
  • Males who are determined to be suitable candidates and scheduled to undergo surgical implantation of a market approved BSC penile prothesis by their physician.
  • Willing and able to complete the informed consent process.
  • Willing and able to comply with the follow-up requirements.

Exclusion criteria

  • Males who are deemed by their physician as not suitable candidates for a penile prosthesis.
  • In the opinion of the investigator, it is not in best interest of the patient or the study for the patient to participate.

Treatment and study plan

Tactra Malleable

Device

The Tactra™ Penile Prosthesis is a sterile, single-use implant that is intended for use in the treatment of chronic, organic, erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult males who are suitable candidates for implantation procedure.

Spectra™ Concealable Penile Prothesis

Device

The Spectra Penile Prothesis is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, single-use implant that is intended for use in the treatment of chronic, organic, erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men who are determined to be suitable candidates for implantation surgery.

AMS Ambicor™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis

Device

The AMS Ambicor inflatable penile prothesis intended for use in the treatment of chronic, organic, male erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men who are determined to be suitable candidates for implantation surgery.

AMS 700™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis w/Momentary Squeeze (MS) Pump

Device

The AMS 700 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis is intended for use in the treatment of chronic, organic, male erectile dysfunction (impotence).

AMS 700™ Inflatable Penile Prosthesis w/Tenacio™ Pump

Device

The AMS 700 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis is intended for use in the treatment of chronic, organic, male erectile dysfunction (impotence).

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline to six months in the Erectile Function domain ofthe International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-EF) questionnaire for Tactra

    Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

    The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) is a validated, widely used, multidimensional self-report instrument for the evaluation of erectile function. It consists of 15 items that assess sexual function in five domains: erectile function (Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5,15), orgasmic function (Q9,10), sexual desire (Q11,12), intercourse satisfaction (Q 6,7,8) and overall satisfaction (Q 13,14). A score of 0-5 is awarded to each of the 15 questions. The IIEF-15 total score is the sum of the ordinal responses to the 5 domains.

    The erectile function (EF) domain is the most sensitive domain of the IIEF. IIEF-EF score ranges from 1 to 30 and is derived by scoring 0 (poorest function) to 5 (best function) on each of six questions function (Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15). There are five categories of erectile function based on EF domain score: severe (1-10), moderate (11-16), mild to moderate (17-21), mild (22-25) and no ED (26-30).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in depressive symptoms and overall sexual function at Post-Surgery, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter post device implantation compared to baseline, as measured by the PHQ-9 Depression Questionnaire and the IIEF: Total Score.

    Time frame: Post-Surgery, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter through study completion, an average of 10 years

    The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is a diagnostic tool for mental health disorders used by health care professionals. The PHQ contains: mood anxiety, alcohol, eating, and somatoform modules. The PHQ-9, is a validated tool specific to depression, scoring each of the 9 DSM-IV criteria. Scored from 0-27, the PHQ-9 is separated into five different diagnoses: minimal depression (0-4), mild depression (5-9), moderate depression (10-14), moderately severe depression (15-19), and severe depression (20-27).

  2. Change in quality of life at 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months post device implantation compared to baseline as measured by the WPAI:GH Questionnaire.

    Time frame: 6 months, 12 months and 24 months

    The WPAI:GH (Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire: General Health) is a validated tool that asks a series of questions about the effect of subject health problems, both physical and emotional, on their ability to work and perform regular activities. The WPAI:GH outcomes are expressed as impairment percentages, with higher numbers indicating greater impairment and less productivity, i.e., worse outcomes, as following 6 questions: 1 = currently employed, 2 = hours missed due to health problems, 3 = hours missed other reasons, 4 = hours actually worked, 5 = degree health affected productivity while working, 6 = degree health affected regular activities. Scores are then multiplied by 100 to be expressed in percentages.

  3. Change in erectile function at post-surgery, 12 months and annually post device implantation compared to baseline, as measured by the International Index of Erectile Function Domain (IIEF).

    Time frame: Post-Surgery, 12 months and annually thereafter through study completion, an average of 10 years

    The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) is a validated, widely used, multidimensional self-report instrument for the evaluation of erectile function. It consists of 15 items that assess sexual function in five domains: erectile function (Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5,15), orgasmic function (Q9,10), sexual desire (Q11,12), intercourse satisfaction (Q 6,7,8) and overall satisfaction (Q 13,14). A score of 0-5 is awarded to each of the 15 questions. The IIEF-15 total score is the sum of the ordinal responses to the 5 domains.

    The erectile function (EF) domain is the most sensitive domain of the IIEF. IIEF-EF score ranges from 1 to 30 and is derived by scoring 0 (poorest function) to 5 (best function) on each of six questions function (Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15). There are five categories of erectile function based on EF domain score: severe (1-10), moderate (11-16), mild to moderate (17-21), mild (22-25) and no ED (26-30).

Other outcomes

  1. Device satisfaction at post-surgery, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter measured by the Likert scale.

    Time frame: Post-surgery, 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter through study completion, an average of 10 years

    The Likert scale has the options of Very Satisfied, Dissatisfied, Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied, Satisfied and Very Satisfied. Responses will be evaluated categorically.

  2. Assess for outcomes and adverse events on AMS Tools at Post Procedure.

    Time frame: Collected only at Post-Procedure

    AMS tools will be assess by a physician survey as part of the post-procedure case report form.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Boston Scientific Corporation

Industry

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2031
Study completion
2031
First posted
Dec 16, 2019
Registry last updated
Jul 13, 2026

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